Can a BMW 325i cost "around" $50,000?

[Zim Hosein]

A co-worker just got a brand new silver 325i and when asked how much it cost she said about $50,000! Is that possible?

 

[Goosemaster]

LOL

It's possible, but a one in a million shot for a car dealer

 

[thereds]

Originally posted by: Goosemaster
LOL

It's possible, but a one in a million shot for a car dealer

And if we are to believe the co-worker, that was that one in a million shot.

 

[ElFenix]

with every single option it tops out at $47,795, so add on tt&l and maybe.

 

[HaxorNubcake]

Standard Features:

* 3.0 liter DOHC, 24-valve, 215-hp
* 6-cylinder engine
* Rear-wheel drive

* Full list of Standard Features
* 4-Year/50,000-mile Warranty
* Full Maintenance
* Roadside Assistance Program

Added Options:

* Click the to remove an option

Exterior Options:
Monaco Blue Metallic $475
Interior Options:
Black w/Dakota Leather Upholstery with Poplar Natural Wood Trim $0
Packages/Options:
Sport Package $1,600
STEPTRONIC Automatic Transmission $1,275
Active Steering $1,250
Premium Package $2,900
Cold Weather Package $1,000
Comfort Access $500
Active Cruise Control $2,200
Satellite Radio $595
Premium Sound System $1,200
Xenon Adaptive Headlights $800
Park Distance Control (rear) $350
Accessories:
6-Disc CD Player $635
All-Weather Cargo Liner $70
All-Weather Floor Mats $78
Carpeted Floor Mats $125
Phone Docking Cradle $130
Carbon Fiber Front Lower Lip $598
Rear Deck Spoiler $365
Smoked Sun/Wind Deflector $48
Double Spoke (Style 195) $3,550

MSRP
$30,900
Options and accessories
$19,744
Destination charge
$695
Total price as built*
$51,339

bad formatting i know but whatever

 

[SampSon]

Edit: I got it up to $56,309.

 

[HaxorNubcake]

Originally posted by: SampSon
I got it up to $54,260.

damn you beat me

 

[Zim Hosein]

Originally posted by: SampSon
Edit: I got it up to $56,309.

:shocked:

 

[SampSon]

Originally posted by: Zim Hosein

Originally posted by: SampSon
Edit: I got it up to $56,309.

:shocked:

Re-edit: $56,384.

Of course no one would be dumb enough to just tack on every single available accessory, or mabey your coworker is!

 

[Gibson486]

maybe she estimated up?

 

[Zim Hosein]

Originally posted by: SampSon

Originally posted by: Zim Hosein

Originally posted by: SampSon
Edit: I got it up to $56,309.

:shocked:

Re-edit: $56,384.

Of course no one would be dumb enough to just tack on every single available accessory, or mabey your coworker is!

I'll have to ask her what options she got. I only saw the outside of the car, so I really don't know what interior options she has.

 

[Viper GTS]

A $50,000 325? What a moron.

:roll:

Even if she took the liberty of rounding WAY up (from say $45K) that's still way too much freaking money for a 325i.

Now if that included TTL it would be a little more reasonable (which I hope it did, for her sake).

Viper GTS

 

[zainali]

wow. how much does your coworker make per year?

 

[DeviousTrap]

Originally posted by: Viper GTS
A $50,000 325? What a moron.

:roll:

Even if she took the liberty of rounding WAY up (from say $45K) that's still way too much freaking money for a 325i.

Now if that included TTL it would be a little more reasonable (which I hope it did, for her sake).

Viper GTS

Still too much, a bunch of those options are standard on a 330i. A 3-series thats >45k should either be a loaded 330i or an M3.

 

[SKORPI0]

A much better car for about the same price, IMHO.

2006 BMW M3

MSRP ----$48,900 - $56,600
Invoice - $44,680 - $51,685

 

[Zim Hosein]

Originally posted by: Viper GTS
A $50,000 325? What a moron.

:roll:

Even if she took the liberty of rounding WAY up (from say $45K) that's still way too much freaking money for a 325i.

Now if that included TTL it would be a little more reasonable (which I hope it did, for her sake).

Viper GTS

TTL?

 

[Zim Hosein]

Originally posted by: DeviousTrap

Originally posted by: Viper GTS
A $50,000 325? What a moron.

:roll:

Even if she took the liberty of rounding WAY up (from say $45K) that's still way too much freaking money for a 325i.

Now if that included TTL it would be a little more reasonable (which I hope it did, for her sake).

Viper GTS

Still too much, a bunch of those options are standard on a 330i. A 3-series thats >45k should either be a loaded 330i or an M3.

It is definately a 325i, I made sure to check the trunk badge

 

[Engineer]

Originally posted by: Zim Hosein

Originally posted by: Viper GTS
A $50,000 325? What a moron.

:roll:

Even if she took the liberty of rounding WAY up (from say $45K) that's still way too much freaking money for a 325i.

Now if that included TTL it would be a little more reasonable (which I hope it did, for her sake).

Viper GTS

TTL?

Tax Title License

 

[sniperruff]

Originally posted by: Zim Hosein

Originally posted by: DeviousTrap

Originally posted by: Viper GTS
A $50,000 325? What a moron.

:roll:

Even if she took the liberty of rounding WAY up (from say $45K) that's still way too much freaking money for a 325i.

Now if that included TTL it would be a little more reasonable (which I hope it did, for her sake).

Viper GTS

Still too much, a bunch of those options are standard on a 330i. A 3-series thats >45k should either be a loaded 330i or an M3.

It is definately a 325i, I made sure to check the trunk badge

maybe she got the sat nav plus a bunch of crap?

 

[Zim Hosein]

Originally posted by: Engineer

Originally posted by: Zim Hosein

Originally posted by: Viper GTS
A $50,000 325? What a moron.

:roll:

Even if she took the liberty of rounding WAY up (from say $45K) that's still way too much freaking money for a 325i.

Now if that included TTL it would be a little more reasonable (which I hope it did, for her sake).

Viper GTS

TTL?

Tax Title License

Thanks Engineer :beer:

 

[JulesMaximus]

Originally posted by: Goosemaster
LOL

It's possible, but a one in a million shot for a car dealer

Never underestimate the power of a slick salesman or a stupid buyer. The wife of my best friend told us a story of her secretary about a year or so ago. She shows up rolling in a brand new G35 coupe one day. Apparantly she put no money down on this car and financed it for 72 months. We figured she would end up paying well over $50k for this car when all was said and done...assuming of course that she does actually keep it that long.

 

[Midlander]

This is the reason car dealerships will never get to the point where they put the true no-haggle price on the window. There are too many "maroons" running around.

 

[fs5]

my friend paid $40k

 

[imported_Mike]

Jebus, $50k for a bloody 325? Holy crap

 

[mugs]

Originally posted by: Zim Hosein
I'll have to ask her what options she got. I only saw the outside of the car, so I really don't know what interior options she has.

And here we have the root of the problem...